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Press reports on the latest government crackdown against leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, with one analyst suggesting this is the worst detention campaign since 2006.
Date of source: Monday, February 8, 2010
Ikrām Lam‘ī reflects on the idea that the nature of current religious discourse in Egypt absolutely rejects the existence of other subjects.
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This year’s Cairo Book Exhibition became, for the first time, the scene of potential sectarian tensions, as both Muslim and Christian publishers sought to make their voice heard.
Date of source: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
In this article, Hānī Labīb criticizes the way in which some magazines and journals tackle religious discourse. He believes that Islamic and Coptic religious discourse should be highlighted and directed to both Muslims and Copts in Egyptian society rather than concentrating on one only; Islamic...
Date of source: Monday, February 1, 2010
An Egyptian fan of the Egyptian National team criticizes the behavior of the players who persists to prostrate after scoring every goal. According to him it is a fanatical religious act.
Date of source: Monday, February 8, 2010
As part of a negative campaign launched against Islam, a new book entitled "The Third Choice … Islam, Dhimmītude, and Freedom" by Mark Durie, was published a few days ago. The book tackles the way that non-Muslims are treated in Islamic countries.
Date of source: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Hānī labīb criticizes the controversial statements delivered by Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī regarding the Copts who he believes to be an essential part of Egyptian society, keeping the civil identity of the country from becoming a religious state.
Date of source: Saturday, January 30, 2010 to Friday, February 5, 2010
Robert al-Fāris documents sectarian clashes since the early 20th century until the present.
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Many observers wrote analytical articles about the reality of sectarian strife in Egypt. Once again, many people highlighted the important role of the media and bemoaned the negative role that some of the media plays in creating tensions. Many authors also criticized the intermingling of religion...
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Rose al-Yūsuf published an entire issue under the headline “the Shaykh and the priest.” The lengthy edition included different articles that discussed Muslim-Christian relations and the current religious situation and how it reflects society. The issue also included interviews with Muslim and...